STAFF  •  BOARD  •  DISCOUNT EMPLOYEE

Our staff has an even more diverse set of skills and expertise to offer. We have staff who has done research in ornithology, plant science, and climate change. We have decades of combined retail experience. Some of our staff are artists, yoga instructors, parents, students and even social workers. All of our staff shares a passion for good food, and how it is grown, prepared and produced. We are concerned about the larger issues facing future generations. We strive to offer customer service the is unparalleled in product knowledge and friendliness.

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Current Staff:

Lynn Chriestenson, General Manager

Lynn is the General Manager of the Coop since April of 2009. She's a Kansan who's been in CO for 8 years; first Steamboat, then Castle Rock and now Fort Collins. As the General Manager she oversees the day to day workings of the store, works with the Board of Directors on more long term goals and keeps the coop on track. Outside the coop she likes to hike, snowshoe, garden, sew, and cook, although she says hiking is her favorite of them all. Her favorite coop item would have to be; raspberry Noosa yogurt.

K.C. Terry, Grocery & General Merchandise

KC has lived in Fort Collins for a good portion of his life, and worked at the coop since 2005. KC is currently the Grocery Department Head and Front End Manager. He is an avid disc-golfer, bike rider, and is most comfortable when in the back country. His favorite local coop item is arugula from Native Hill farms.

Chris Coen, Produce

Chris comes to Fort Collins Food Coop from Ann Arbor, MI, where she put in a few years at the People's Food Coop. She has been with our coop for 16 years and currently serves as produce buyer, and part of the management team. When she's not at the coop, she enjoys spending time with her husband Rick and her kitties Wag and Tumbleweed. She like hiking, cooking, and sewing. Her most favorite local coop product is Ela Family Farms peaches—hands down!

Kalidas, Dairy & Perishables

Kalidas is originally from New York and came out here after living in various other states of mind. He does a little of most things at the Coop, especially heading up the Perishables and Frozen foods departments. Outside the Coop he exist with aplomb and his favorite thing to do is to be clear and focused. From the shelves of the coop Kalidas enjoys apples and carrots.

Trinity Bigford, Deli & Catering

Trinity is originally from green New Hampshire which is where she first gained her appreciation for fresh veggies and farming (organic by nature). Trinity now works at the Coop as the Deli & Catering Manager (YES! We do catering!). Outside of the Deli at the Coop she is obsessed with Rocky Mountain Orchards preserves! They are all natural, local and bursting with flavor. While not making deli-licious creations she enjoys riding her bike, cooking, baking and exploring all sunny Colorado has to offer! Her favorite thing in the ENTIRE world is when people over-react positively about what they are eating.

Susan Hazel Rich, Brand Manager & Creative Director

Straight from the "heart of it all" Susan spent much of her life growing up gardening, canning, and cooking with her family in Ohio. She first met the coop when she worked on the re-branding in 2008. With a recent opening Susan joined the Coop providing creative direction, brand management, and graphic design. Outside the coop Susan has her own list of local businesses as design clients, loves sewing, and cooking. Her favorite thing in the whole world is a tie between kittens and poets. You may find Susan stocking up on her favorites at the coop; Haystack Mountain goat's cheese drizzled with Clark's local honey.

Stacey Pickering, Health & Beauty

Stacey was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She likes to sing, play accordian, climb and hug trees, and go on and on about how cool Cleveland is (although she would never move back there and loves how you actually get to see sunshine in the winter here in lovely Fort Collins.) Stacey is the current head of the Health and Beauty Department and loves the idea of simple, healthy ingredients.

Julian Beldotti, Staff

Julian is from Massachusetts, but has lived mostly in Colorado. He loves to ride his bike, camp, hike, and eat at every vegan restaurant that he can! As for his favorite Coop local buy he loves Yummer's scones.

Kiri Safter

Kiri Safter has lived in Fort Collins since 1973, been a coop member since 1974 and a staff member in 1975 and of course today. Kiri loves seeing old friends around the coop and making new ones too. She says her shifts at the coop register are brief, filled with love and joy educating, connecting, and serving this amazing enlightened community of FC. Outside of the coop she is a facilitator of peace circles, offers spiritual companioning as a soul friend, and helps people de-clutter their world of unwanted possessions.

Stacy Drummond, Staff

Stacy has been loving the sunshine in Fort Collins for the past 5 years. When she isn't studying Nutrition at CSU, you may find her hanging out with her two cats; Aloe and Kenya. You may also find her rafting down the Poudre canyon with her boyfriend Jackson.

Stephanie Bublitz, Cheese

Stephanie is a native born and raised right here in beautiful Fort Collins. She loves everything about local food almost as much as she loves her old greyhound Tank. When she isn't tending to the cheese and produce at the coop, you may find her grooming dogs at Animal House.

Todd Chance, Bulk & Herbs

Todd moved to Fort Collins from Nebraska. He says he lives here because of the close proximity to the mountains and the Poudre River, as well as the nice Food Coop, great cycling environment and beer. Around the Coop you'll find Todd managing the dry and liquid bulk sections as well as the bulk herbs and teas section.